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Gender Relations in Islam
Sheikh Alomgir Ali
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Hysteria took over the media in recent weeks regarding the issue of gender segregation in public institutions in the UK. Such hysteria is not uncommon amongst the press these days as there seems to be a rise in sensationalist media reporting over issues which ...
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Since 2014-01-15
Common Mistakes Made In The Way Men Dress: In And Outside Prayer
Here are some notes on the subject that were prepared from a book by Shaikh Mashoor Hasan Salmaan.
1. Praying in tight clothes so that they press over the private parts ('awrah)
Praying in tight fitting clothes is deemed Makrooh according to the Sharee'ah. It also harms the body and ...
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Since 2014-01-15
Serving Our Faith in Our Daily Lives
How can I serve my faith in the course of my daily life? What contribution can I make as I go about my normal business? This is a question that many of us ask ourselves and it is a very good question. ... more
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Advice to 'Umar ibn 'Abdul-'Aziz from Al-Hasan al-Basri
When 'Umar ibn 'Abdul-'Aziz became Caliph, he wrote to Al-Hasan al-Basri to write him the description of a just Imam, and Hasan wrote him ... more
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Mocking Allaah
Many of us make jokes about the religion or about issues in the religion, and we don't even realize we are doing it. ... more
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The Remedy for Excessive Love of Women
Love of women originates in the sexual instinct which is one of the basic constituents of the human being. It is the strongest of all instincts and the most dangerous if not contained within the unassailable stockade of the Sharî‘ah of Allâh which protects it, keeps it in check and directs it in a healthy direction for the well-being of Muslim society. ... more
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Style over Substance: How cool is that?
People who set out on the straight and narrow, choosing substance over style, seeking to please Allaah as opposed to pleasing people, may not find their popularity ratings soar—quite the opposite, in fact. Yet, they get strength in the certainty of their belief, that their reward is with Allaah in the Hereafter. ... more
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The Advice of Sufyan ath-Thawri
Sufyan ath-Thawri wrote to 'Abbad ibn 'Abbad al-Khawwas al-Arsufi saying: ... more
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May Allahs Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him
In his life, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) knew the utmost strength and the most debilitating weakness, he knew the limits of happiness and grief. Yet, under all circumstances, he remained the best role-model. He was always constant in his devotion to his Lord. ... more
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Was Prophet Muhammed prophesized in Hindu scriptures?
By Prof. Pandit Vaid Parkash, Translated by Mir `Abdul-Majeed
Before talking on the prophecies of Hindu sacred books about our Respective Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), I would like to emphasize that Islam is the religion that is supported by all types of logical and intuitive ...
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Bring your Friends Closer to Allah
Islam was never meant to be an individualistic faith, reserved for the "chosen few". Muslims have a duty to spread the Deen; and practicing Muslim youth, whether beginners, activists or leaders, have a crucial role to play. ... more
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Is Your Home an Islamic Home?
This may seem like an unusual question and your automatic response may be “Why, of course my home is an Islāmic Home!! My family is Muslim and that makes our home a Muslim one!!” Go through this short checklist to determine if your response should really be in the affirmative. ... more
